The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'

The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'

Small jug with view of Portland harbour. White jug, gold rim around top, image full colour. On base in orange print, 'Royal Scenic China, made in Czechoslovakia, around 'crown and 1 BC', '774' impressed into base

The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olympic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympics Torch Relay, presented by AMP.'

The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.Printed banner, shiny fabric, blue with white print and design, used in towns across Glenelg Shire where the Olumpic torch relay passed throughFront: 'Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, Narrawong 20 July 2000

a) disc of images of Nelson and surrounds, and two of Portland (Botanic Gardens and Salt Creek( Black and white image of Nelson and bridge on one side (image 9158 on disc) b) White envelope, round cellophane window for above discFront: 'Nelson Victoria, 1936' - black print, 'Photos by Miss Zillah Maschmedt, scanned by Brenton Brockhouse, 2013'

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white postcard, Town Hall, Casterton, view of front of building. No. 2951 in Valentine Series. White border around image.Front: 'TOWN HALL, CASTERTON',- printed in bottom margin. Back: VALENTINE SERIES NO. 2951 COPYRIGHT 'VALENTINES REAL PHOTO SERIES'casterton town hall

Identification numbers 8029 a,b,c a. Invitation to afternoon tea to mark retirement of Mr. C.? Campbell from the Vic. Education Department, on Wed. 14 July, 1971. White card, black print b. Program for retirement dinner in (a) White card, deckled edge, black hand print on front. White paper insert, black type. c. Ticket for above dinner, cobalt blue card, black print - No measurements recorded for item c.Front: c. 'Miss Vivian' - hand written, blue biro

Postcard with a Lucie Atwell image of a small child and dog on front. The child's tummy and legs are on a flap which lifts up to display a strip of black and white images of Portland. 'Enjoying Meself at PORTLAND' printed along top edge

State Savings Bank of Victoria pass book issued to Portland Free Library. First entry 16 September 1915, last entry 21 August 1916. Light blue card cover, royal blue print and binding.Front: purple stamp ' Cancelled carried to new passbook' - purple PFL & LI stamp (Portland Free Library & Literary Institute) Back: same as front but 2 of each stampstate savings bank, banking, finance, savings book, pass book, portland free library

Bowerbird MuseumShire of Portland Handbook 1977-1978 with information for ratepayers. White covers, black print, Shire of Portland logo.

Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849.Pale blue card ticket, rounded corners, gold edge, black print, and script Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland benevolent Asylum and hospital Double 7s6dBack: '80' black penasylum, social care, benevolent, charity, fundraising

Burgundy card with black and white photo attached to front. Young man in formal attire standing next to stone wall, hand on urn. 'Melbourne Photography Company BRIDGE STREET BALLARAT' printed in gold, beneath photBack: Piece of masking tape, top edge of card, with GRANDFATHER VIVIAN' hand printed, blue biro

Black and white photo postcard. Percy St. looking north, taken from middle of road, just north of Julia St. intersection. Row of Norfolk pines either side of road, (unmade); man on bicycle, boy on 3 wheeler, girl standing nearby, horse and buggy; buildings ? shops behind trees. People in period dressFront: 'PERCY ST. PORTLAND LOOKING NORTH 6' - white print, bottom edge of card Back: Handwritten message on back

Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesInvitation, white card, black print and green decoration. From Portland Pine Products, Heywood to Cr. T.G. Savill.

Invitation, grey paper, black print, Town of Portland logo. Portland Town Council reception for Minister of Public Works, T.L. Austin 1978.

Tin money box - State Savings Bank of Victoria, printed colour images and text on sides, contains some coins.

Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849. Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns.Variegated card (orange, yellow, green) ticket, gold edge, black print and text. Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund, on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospitalBack: '98' black pen

White ceramic mug, printed in gold, with gold trim. Heywood golf club Victoria.Back: bottom - maker's details

Brochure promoting Portland, folds out to A3 printed on light card. Front cover, white and blue stylised sky with sea and a seabird. 'PORTLAND, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA' -printed in red. Back cover, black line map with roads marked in orange. Black and white photos of harbour, Dutton Beach, Gardens cottage, Henty Beach, 'Burswood', Henty Memorial, plus printed information about Portland and district.portland

Foolscap size flyer, yellow, burgundy print. Information for visitors to 'Maretimo' Portland, including floor plan of building

Vanda Savill, Bower Bird Museum, Heywood 'Dear Friends' servesMAV circular, seminar for newly elected Mayors and Shire Presidents, 1978. Foolscap sheet folded in half, printed on 4 slides.

Blue plastic bottle opener with metal keyring. 'CLAYMAC FORD PORTLAND PH 232644' white print , front

Unframed certificate appointing Portland City Council a life Governor of the Portland and District Hospital, 12 Oct 1993. cream card, god decorative border, cerise and gold print

Program - CEMA music group, 'South Pacific'. Portland Civic Hall, Dec 2 -7 1974. Blue card, black print, single fold

Foolscap size glossy cardboard folder, blue, photo of Port of Portland on front cover, 'Port of Portland Victoria' in white print on front cover. Inside 34th 1984-18, 35th 1986, annual reports of PoPA, plus bi-fold information brochure re PoPA.

Black and white photo mounted on grey matte board. Large group of people in fancy dress standing in a group in a hall, flag bunting on walls.Front: 'P.S.A.C. 26th ANNIVERSARY 22.5.23' 'ANDREWS PHOTO' -white print bottom left and right corners of photo

Portland P.A.&H Annual show schedule of prizes 1961. Green cardboard cover, black print. 40 page booklet.

Black and white aerial photograph of coastline around Portland. Black border, scale all sides, 5 rows of 3 't' at regular intervals. Bottom 20% ocean, rest land, separated by beach.Front: '607 - 88' - handwritten, white, border 'RUN - 6 PORTLAND', printed, white, border